2008 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID seats

224 2-5. Driving information
NOTICE
■To prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
hybrid battery, hybrid system or other components does not occur.
●Water entering the engine compartment may cause severe damage to the
hybrid system. Water entering the interior may cause the hybrid battery
stowed under the rear seats to short circuit.
● Water entering the hybrid transaxle w ill cause deterioration in transmission
quality. The malfunction indicator may come on, and the vehicle may not
be drivable.
● Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre-
mature failure, and may also enter the transaxle case, reducing the gear
oil’s lubricating qualities.
■ When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the river bed for firmness. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■ Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulate d in brake drums and around brake
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo-
nents.
● Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driv-
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
CAUTION
■Things that must not be carried in the luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the luggage compart-
ment.
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
●Do not place anything on the luggage cover, and do not stack anything
in the luggage compartment higher than the seatbacks.
Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the
vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations as the
item may get under the brake or accelerator pedal and prevent the
pedals from being depressed properly,
block the driver’s vision, or hit
the driver or passengers, causing an accident.
• Driver’s feet
• Front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• Luggage cover
• Instrument panel
• Dashboard
• Auxiliary box or tray that has no lid
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and
injure someone during an accident or sudden braking.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not
designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat
belts properly fastened. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer
serious bodily injury, in the even t of sudden braking or a collision.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle
weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant's weight and the cargo load is less
than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly.
Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking con-
trol which may cause death or serious injury.

254 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Using the automatic mode
Press .The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air out-
lets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to
the temperature setting.
“AUTO” will be displayed on the multi-information display.
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or coun-
terclockwise (cool).
Air outlets and fan speed for the right-hand and left-hand seats may
be set separately depending on the temperature setting.
Multi-informat ion display
Front passengers side tem-
perature setting display Fan speed
display
Airflow display
Driver’s side
temperature
setting dis-
play Temperature setting dis-
play for rear passengers
STEP1
STEP2

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool).
The air conditioning system sw itches between individual and
simultaneous modes each time (w ithout rear air conditioning
system) or (with rear air condi tioning system) is pressed.
Simultaneous mode: Only the driver’s side temperature control dial
can be used to adjust the temperature for all seats.
The indicator status will be as follows:
Without rear air conditioning system: (off)
With rear air conditioning system: (on)
Individual mode: The temperatur e for the driver’s, front passen-
ger’s and rear seats ( P. 264) can be adjusted separately. Operat-
ing the passenger's side or rear (with rear air conditioning system)
temperature control will enter individual mode.
The indicator status will be as follows:
Without rear air conditioning system: (on)
With rear air conditioning system: (off)
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Press “ ” (increase) or “ ” (decrease) on or .
The fan speed is shown on the multi-information display. (7 levels)
Press to turn the fan off.

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal • Moves smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching)?
Transmission “Park” mechanism • Can the vehicle be hold securely
on an incline with the shift lever in
P?
Brake pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clear-
ance and correct amount of free
play?
Brakes • Not pull to one side when
applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints • Move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly?
Parking brake • Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts • Does the seat belt system oper-
ate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate
properly?
Steering wheel • Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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Alphabetical index
Brakes
Fluid...................................... 434
Parking brake ....................... 183
Brake assist ............................. 215
Break-in tips ............................ 165
Care Exterior ................................. 404
Interior .................................. 407
Seat belts ............................. 408
Cargo capacity ........................ 229
Cargo hooks ............................ 388
CD changer .............................. 280
CD player ................................. 280
Chains ...................................... 230
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 149
Booster seats, installation .... 152
Convertible seats, definition............................. 149
Convertible seats, installation .......................... 152
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 142
Infant seats, definition .......... 149
Infant seats, installation ........ 152
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ........................ 158
Installing CRS with seat belts ................................... 154
Installing CRS with top
straps ................................. 159
Child safety Airbag precautions ............... 137
Child restraint system ........... 148
Child-protectors ...................... 75
How your child should wear
the seat belt ....................... 102
Installing child restraints ....... 152
Moon roof precautions.......... 112 Power window lock switch.....110
Power window precautions ...111
Removed key battery
precautions .........................457
Seat belt extender
precautions .........................104
Seat belt precautions ............103
Seat heater precautions ........385
12-volt battery precautions .................437, 521
Child-protectors .........................75
Cleaning
Exterior ..................................404
Interior ...................................407
Seat belts ..............................408
Clock .........................................190
Compass ...................................399
Condenser ................................434
Console box .............................365
Conversation mirror ................380
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating....523
Cruise control...........................208
Cup holders ..............................368
Curtain shield airbags .............130
Customizable features.............559
Daytime running light
system ....................................202
Defogger Rear window .........................267
Side mirrors ...........................267
Dimension.................................530
Dinghy towing ..........................244
Display Energy flow .............................35
Multi-information display .......190
Trip information .....................190
Warning message .................500
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....416
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ..............361
Wattage .................................543
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Alphabetical index
Floor mat .................................. 387
Fluid
Brake .................................... 434
Washer ................................. 438
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 470
Switch ................................... 204
Wattage ................................ 543
Front automatic air conditioning system ............. 253
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 470
Switch ................................... 204
Wattage ................................ 543
Front manual air conditioning system ................................... 248
Front passenger occupant
classification system............ 142
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 494
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 84
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 470
Switch ................................... 200
Wattage ................................ 543
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 470
Wattage ................................ 543
Fuel Capacity ............................... 532
Fuel gauge ........................... 184
Gas station information ........ 580
Information ........................... 544
Refueling .............................. 115
Type ..................................... 532
Fuel door .................................. 115
Fuel filler door ......................... 115
Fuses ........................................ 459 Garage door opener.................394
Gas station information...........580
Gauges ......................................184
Glove box..................................365
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................330
Head restraints Adjusting ................................96
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs .............470
Switch....................................200
Wattage .................................543
Heaters Seat heaters ..........................384
Side mirror.............................267
Hood ..........................................420
Hooks Cargo hook............................388
Shopping bag ........................388
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .....34
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ...................................34
High voltage components........33
“POWER” switch ...................174
I/M test.......................................415
Identification Electric motor ........................532
Engine ...................................532
Vehicle ..................................531
Ignition switch ..........................174
Illuminated entry system .........361
Immobilizer system..................120
Indicator lights .........................186
Initialization
Items to initialize....................562
Inside rear view mirror ............106FG
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